Hardware Engineer || PCB Design || ECAD || Cadence Allegro || Exp - 6+ years

Meet the Team:

As part of Cisco’s Hardware Engineering group, we are at the forefront of developing next-generation technology. Our team manages the end-to-end lifecycle of high-complexity Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs), ensuring strict adherence to IEEE standards and industry best practices. We are committed to technical excellence and user-centric design, delivering hardware that is robust, scalable, and manufacturing-ready. In this high-impact role, you will drive innovation in PCB design and collaborate with global cross-functional teams to bring cutting-edge products from initial concept to final fabrication.

Your Impact:

• Advanced PCB Architecture: Lead the end-to-end design of high-complexity PCBs (30+ layers), utilizing advanced technologies like HDI, Fine Pitch Pin Fields, and high-density I/O configurations.

• Cross-Functional Problem Solving: Act as the technical lead in resolving complex design challenges by orchestrating collaboration between Signal Integrity (SI), Mechanical (MCAD), and Manufacturing teams.

• Process Innovation: Spearhead the adoption of new ECAD methodologies and automation tools (e.g., csh, Allegro scripts) to drive productivity and optimize tool performance across the department.

• Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing: Foster a culture of excellence by mentoring junior engineers and conducting training sessions on industry-standard ECAD processes and best practices.

• Quality Assurance & Compliance: Ensure first-pass success by rigorously applying SI, EMC, Safety, and DFM (Design for Manufacturability) standards throughout the design lifecycle.

• Strategic Vendor Collaboration: Partner with Contract Manufacturers (CMs) and fabrication vendors to integrate real-world feedback into the design process, ensuring manufacturability and cost-efficiency

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, with 5+ years of professional experience in advanced PCB design.

• Or Diploma in Electrical/Electronics Engineering with 8+ years of professional experience in advanced PCB design.

• Technical Expertise: Demonstrated mastery in designing high-complexity PCBs (30+ layers) utilizing advanced technologies, including HDI and Fine Pitch components.

• ECAD Proficiency: Extensive hands-on experience with Cadence Allegro and proficiency in automation scripting (csh, Allegro scripts) to streamline design workflows.

• Manufacturing Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of PCB stack-up construction, fabrication/assembly processes, and precision Gerber generation.

• Design Compliance: Strong working knowledge of EMC, Safety, and Signal Integrity (SI) standards, alongside mechanical design constraints.

• Process Leadership: Proven track record of driving team productivity and implementing process improvements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Communication & Influence: Superior written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and resolve complex technical issues.

• Collaboration: A self-motivated team player with a strong commitment to peer reviews and contributing to "Best Practice" initiatives.

At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. 

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